Author: Brett Cenkus
How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit? [By state]
You need to know how to get security deposit back from landlord, either at the end or midway through the lease. This deposit is your property and a big chunk of change that could reduce the upfront payment in your next rental. You could even put it as pet rent or pet deposit in your…
Renter’s Tips to Get Out of a Lease with an Ex
You need to know how to get out of a lease with an ex if you have your name in it. Otherwise, you are obligated to continue paying even if you no longer live in the apartment. Your ex may not afford to pay the whole rent, and you do not want to violate the…
Can a landlord break a lease to sell a property?
Can a landlord break a lease to sell a property? A landlord gives a tenant the temporary right to use their property when they sign a lease. This is usually measured by a 12-month fixed period, and the right is referred to as leasehold estate. Nonetheless, a tenant does not have rights to the real…
Renter’s Trick to Airbnb Without Getting Caught
You want to know how to Airbnb without getting caught if your apartment or city does not allow short-term rentals. The point is not to get found out and evicted by your complex or landlord. The average person would say, “Don’t do it.” Well, your Airbnb guests will not have to tiptoe around or feel…
Steps to Airbnb Your Apartment Without Permission from Landlord
You want to know how to Airbnb your apartment without permission if you think the landlord or management will not allow guests to stay over. However, you would have to deal with issues, such as eviction or having your Airbnb account reported for suspension by the landlord. Some tenants ask their landlord for permission while…
Can You Airbnb an Apartment You Rent?
Can you Airbnb an apartment you rent? Considering that renting out your apartment is a fast way to generate income, you want to be sure this is possible. The simple answer is “yes” but there are other things to know. The landlord needs to be aware and the space needs to be decent. It is…
Can I Sue a Landlord for a Bad Reference?
Can I sue a landlord for a bad reference? Sometimes, the actions of your previous landlord make you look at them as a slumlord. But in the event of writing a bad reference letter about you, suing them may be an option. If you previously had to take your landlord to claims for illegal fees…
5 Ways to Get Rid of a Roommate Without Committing a Crime
A bad or annoying roommate should not share the space with you. As such, this publication explains how to get rid of a roommate without committing a crime. It sometimes does not work out with a messy, loud, unkempt, or a roommate who does not pay the rent. Such a roommate is irritating, and if…
16 Legal Reasons to Get Your Landlord in Trouble
Does your landlord make your tenancy life miserable? In that case, this publication explains how to get your landlord in trouble legally. However, if your landlord does things right, such as registering all rental units, keeping up with maintenance, responding to complaints, etc., there is very little you can do to get them in trouble.…
Renter’s Tips to Get Past a Bad Landlord Reference
Your relationship with your landlord determines the reference you get. As such, this publication explains how to get past a bad landlord reference in the case of one. Many landlords obtain information about the kind of tenant you will be by checking your previous rental references. While filling out the rental application, you are required…
4 Landlord Tricks to Make a Tenant Want to Leave Your Apartment
This publication reveals how to make a tenant want to leave your apartment legally. No landlord wants to keep a bad tenant, and some tenants annoyingly try to game the system and remain in an apartment using the law’s provisions. Note that ordinarily making a tenant want out is awfully close to self-help eviction, which…
Can a Cop Pull You Over in a Parking Lot?
Can a cop pull you over in a parking lot? The police are allowed to execute traffic stops on streets and highways. However, this is not always the case on private property such as a parking lot. Think about it, police do run license plates at parking lots, sometimes in search of stolen vehicles or…